Emporium Dispatched for Crash
At 11:49 AM on Wednesday, Emporium Fire Rescue & EMS have been dispatched to a car over en embankment into a house near the courthouse in the borough.
December 2022
PA Permit Violations Issued
| PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/01/2022 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton county. 78a66(b)1ii – REPORTING AND REMEDIATING SPILLS AND RELEASES – Reporting releases – Operator or other responsible party failed to report a spill or release of 5 gallons or more of a regulated substance over a 24-hour period that was not completely contained by secondary containment. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/01/2022 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 12/01/2022 to STL RESOURCES LLC in Grugan Twp, Clinton county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to JKLM ENERGY LLC in Ulysses Twp, Potter County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/30/2022 to JKLM ENERGY LLC in Ulysses Twp, Potter county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to JKLM ENERGY LLC in Ulysses Twp, Potter County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/30/2022 to JKLM ENERGY LLC in Ulysses Twp, Potter county. CSL 402(b) – POTENTIAL POLLUTION – Conducting an activity regulated by a permit issued pursuant to Section 402 of The Clean Streams Law to prevent the potential of pollution to waters of the Commonwealth without a permit or contrary to a permit issued under that authority by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
| PA Permit Violation Issued to JKLM ENERGY LLC in Ulysses Twp, Potter County |
| Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 11/30/2022 to JKLM ENERGY LLC in Ulysses Twp, Potter county. 78a56(a) – TEMPORARY STORAGE – Operator failed to contain regulated substances and wastes used at or generated at a well site in a tank, series of tanks or other storage structures approved by the Department. |
| Incident Date/Time: 2022-11-30 00:00:00 |
| Tags: PADEP, frack, violation, drilling |
PennDOT Honors Employees for Innovative Ideas
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently recognized PennDOT employees with Innovation Awards for their efforts to improve work practices and create efficiencies. Three team members from PennDOT’s District 2, which represents Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, and Potter counties were among the honorees.
“PennDOT has a strong legacy of creativity to help us meet our daily mission and goals,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “I’m proud to recognize these employees for their creativity and dedication to the department.”
Employees were recognized for ideas and smart practices submitted through IdeaLink and WorkSmart, online suggestion systems that allow employees to share their ideas and efficient work practices. Over the last decade, PennDOT staff have submitted more than 3,300 ideas through IdeaLink, several hundred of which have been implemented. Since 2016, more than 230 smart practices have been published in PennDOT’s WorkSmart system.
Gramian and other department executives honored winners Mike Rogato, Cody Conklin, and Bruce Muthler during a ceremony in Harrisburg on Nov. 30. Rogato, from Elk County, was recognized for painting marks on the walls of salt sheds, helping to improve proper stacking of salt and providing a clear display showing inventory levels. Conklin, from Clearfield County, was recognized for designing and fabricating folding forks to be mounted on a backhoe. This helps crews be more efficient and reduces the risk of injury from employees lifting heavy objects. Muthler, from Clinton County, was recognized for refabricating plow blades to add curvature. This prevents snow from rising over the top of the plow blade and building up on the driver side windshield. This improves visibility and enhances safety.
District 2 Executive Tom Zurat noted, “Over the past few years, emphasis on innovations in District 2 has led to a variety of quality innovations.” “These three award winners are wonderful examples of this effort.”
Law Enforcement Detail in Kane
District Attorney Stephanie L. Vettenburg-Shaffer confirms that the large police presence seen by Kane residents on December 6, 2022, was a joint task force of several police agencies on a saturation patrol.
The coordinated special detail consisted of the McKean County Detectives, Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, McKean County Drug Task Force, McKean County K9 Unit, Kane Borough Police, Bradford City Police, Bradford City K9, McKean County Sheriff’s Department, City of St. Mary’s Police, Emporium Police, McKean County Probation, Warren County Detective and K9, Warren Drug Task Force, Elk County Detective, Homeland Security-Pittsburgh, and McKean County District Attorney’s Office.
The detail was designed to saturate the area with law enforcement to allow for high visibility of law enforcement, develop intelligence, locate wanted individuals, follow up on existing leads and act as a support for each of the participating departments.
The special details have been conducted throughout our region with the coordination of the agencies.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer: “The coordination of the agencies maximizes each locality’s abilities with the increased manpower and resources. The coordination allows for us to pull resources. The number of officers that were in Kane tonight exceeded 30 officers from the agencies that participated. The details allow for a large influx of officers that exceed the number of officers that any one municipality would be able to have and creates an opportunity that would not otherwise exist. The entire region has benefited from these patrols since they started occurring regularly in our region – specifically McKean and surrounding counites. I am extremely grateful for the generous participation of the law enforcement agencies that participated.”
The details include both marked and unmarked units and range from vehicle stops to residential searches and warrant service.
These details continue to be coordinated and will continue to occur throughout the area.
Santa In The Shay Saturday, Dec. 10 at the PA Lumber Museum
Saturday December 10, 2022
Noon to 3 PM
$5.00/ Adults, $3.00 Youth (ages 3 to 11)
He must be taking a break from his sleigh, because Santa is going to be in the Shay locomotive at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum on December 10, 2022, from 12 to 3 PM, to hear your holiday wish list.
Take an instant photo with St. Nick and make a super simple family-crafted ornament. Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa. Browse a holiday bazaar of local artisans. Admission to the Santa in the Shay event also includes admission to the Lumber Museum’s exhibit galleries, so take the opportunity to learn some lumber and forest history with your family!
Be sure to dress warmly and wear boots because Santa and the Shay locomotive are outside in an un-heated building. There could be snow on the ground too, so be prepared. Guest will also have to climb a short flight of stairs to make their way into the cab of the locomotive, but Santa can come out to meet you as needed.
Bolo For A Stolen Black Volkswagen Jetta Has Been Canceled Vehicle Is Located And A Male Is In Custody
****BOLO****
Bradford Township Police Department and area departments are currently on the lookout for a stolen 2017 Black Volkswagen Jetta with PA registration LKZ6968. Vehicle was stolen approximately 20 minutes ago from the Econo Lodge on South Avenue and was last seen heading southbound on 219. Vehicle has a dominos light on the top. If you see the vehicle DO NOT APPROACH and contact 911.
Update From The Roulette Water Department
***UPDATE*** We are in the process of turning the water back on right now. It is a slow go as we have to let the air out of the lines so we do not cause more damage. Thank you for your patience.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP MEETING AGENDA for December 9, 2022
4859 Route 155
Port Allegany, PA. 16743
Reports
1. Ambulance Report for November, 2022
2. Fire Report for November, 2022
3. Secretary’s Report for November 10, 2022.
4. Treasurer’s Report for December, 2022
Correspondence
1. Penndot newsletter
2. PSATS newsletter
3. Letter from Seneca Resources RE: proposed drilling of gas well in Norwich Township – info only
New Business
1. Sign Certificate of Millage
Old Business
Public Concerns
Eugene “Huey” Alton Yentzer, II , of Port Allegany, PA.
A Celebration of life for Eugene “Huey” Alton Yentzer, II , of Port Allegany, who died November 18, 2022 will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 2PM in the Open Arms Church, Port Allegany. Military Honors will be accorded by the Port Allegany Honor Guard.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.
Germaine C. Dietz, 83, of 116 Catalina Road, St. Marys,
Germaine C. Dietz, 83, of 116 Catalina Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
She was born May 3, 1939 in Ridgway, daughter of the late John and Vienna Donato Mucci. She was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1957, and was a former employee of Alltel and Sylvania, where she retired.
On September 29, 1962, in St. Leo’s Church, she married the late, Carl M. Dietz, who preceded her in death on August 31, 2022. Together they shared 59 years of marriage.
Germaine is survived by three sons: Carl J. Dietz (Connie) of Menomonee Falls, WI, Donald A. Dietz (Vicki) of Brockway, and Daniel R. Dietz (Amy) of State College; six grandchildren: Christopher Dietz, Chelsea Day (Jesse), Corey Dietz, Alyssa Dietz, Cody Dietz, and Lindsey Dietz; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Mucci; and by many nieces and nephews.
Along with her husband and parents, Germaine was preceded in death by a son in infancy, Thomas Edward Dietz, and by a brother, John Mucci.
She was a member of the Queen of the World Church. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, particularly while camping or boating. She enjoyed baking, especially making pizzelles around Christmas time.
Nothing brought her more joy than when she was around her children and grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Queen of the World Church with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, celebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Saturday, from 9:00 AM until 10:15 AM.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses, 757 Johnsonburg Road, Suite 200, St. Marys, PA 15857.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.
Peggy “Peg” Manno, of N. Warren, PA.
Peggy “Peg” Manno, of N. Warren, PA., died Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at AHN-St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA.
A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Todd C. FURMAN, 56, of Ulysses, PA
Todd C. FURMAN, 56, of Ulysses, PA, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born November 9, 1966, in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of Graydon Dean and Judith A. Bell Furman. On January 15, 2021, in Ulysses, he married Tobi Renee Darrington, who survives. A graduate of Greene Central High School, Greene, NY, he was self-employed contractor in New York and South Carolina, truck driver, and wood worker. He and Tobi operated TNT Woodworking and Crafts. Todd was a member of Ulysses Area Improvement Association and Zion Christian Assembly.
Surviving besides his wife, Tobi, are: a daughter, Tasha Furman; three step-daughters, Kiersten Wilbur, Megan Wilbur, and Danielle (Aaron Koslawy) Stiles; two grandchildren, Jace Koslawy and Sadie Koslawy; his mother, Judith Furman; a brother, Graydon (Carrie) Furman, Jr.; a sister, Karen (Ronald) Pinney; nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Ruth Darrington; and his sister-in-law, Courtney (Michael) Strickland.
He was predeceased by his father; two step-daughters, Nicole Wilbur and Shyanne Wilbur; a brother, Bryan Furman; and a sister, Wendy Davy.
Friends may call at Zion Christian Assembly, 835 State Rte 49, Ulysses, PA on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with a Memorial Service following at 12:00 PM. Rev. Dr. Paul G. Caram will officiate. Memorials may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16948. Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Ronald Duane GROSS, known as Duane, 79, of Coudersport, PA
Ronald Duane GROSS, known as Duane, 79, of Coudersport, PA, died Saturday, December 3, 2022 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.
Born May 14, 1943, in Coudersport, he was the son of Raymond and Margaret Freeman Gross. On October 4, 1964, in Harrison Valley, he married Ida Pauline Potter, who survives. A graduate of Coudersport High School, he was employed by PennDOT for 16 years, worked as a logger for six years, and retired from Tri-County Rural Electric after over 26 years. Duane was a member of the Coudersport Golf Club. Aware of the need of others, he donated blood throughout his adult life.
Surviving besides his wife, Pauline, are: three daughters, Stephanie (Daniel Saulter) Carpenter of Coudersport, Sheila (Brian) Hathaway of Coudersport, and Shari (Luke) Baker of Roulette; eight grandchildren, Tyler (Heather) Pease, Sheldon Carpenter, Jameson Haskins, Troy Pease, Karli Haskins, Zachary (Madison) Haskins, Austen (Betty Hooftallen) Saulter, and Caitlin (Mark Olmstead, Jr.) Pease; four great-grandchildren, Paisley, Lincoln, Addison, and Callum; three siblings, Charles Gross of Coudersport, twin brother, Russell Dwight (Darlene) Gross of Clearfield, and Carol (Jesse McLimans) Schroeder of Coudersport; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by an infant son, Ronald Scott Gross; a sister, Evelyn Jenigen; a sister-in-law, Jeannette Gross; and a brother-in-law, Thomas Schroeder.
Friends may call Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. A private graveside service will be held in Sweden Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Coudersport Golf Club, 839 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, PA 16915, Coudersport Volunteer Ambulance, or Coudersport Volunteer Fire Dept. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
DRINKING WATER WARNING; BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING; Roulette Township Water May Be At Increased Risk From Microbial Contamination.
38m ·
***UPDATE*** We have approximately 90 more cases of water on it’s way. The repair has been made and we expect water service to be restored this evening.
DRINKING WATER WARNING
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
HIERVAN EL AGUA ANTES DE USARLA.
ESTE INFORME CONTIENE INFORMACION MUY IMPORTANTE SOBRE SU AGUA DE BEBER.
TRADUZCALO O HABLE CON ALGUIEN QUE LO ENTIENDA BIEN.
Roulette Township Water May Be At Increased Risk From Microbial Contamination.
We routinely monitor the conditions in the distribution system. On 12/5/22, we experienced a loss of positive water pressure due to a water line break. A loss of positive water pressure is a signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through back-flow by back pressure or back siphonage. As a result, there is an increased chance that the water may contain disease-causing organisms.
What should I do?
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using; or use bottled water. You should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice.
Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
These symptoms, however, are not caused only by organisms in drinking water, but also by other factors. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.
Guardians of infants and young children and people at increased risk, such as pregnant women, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems, should seek advice from their health care advisors about drinking this water. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426 4791.
What happened? What is being done?
We experienced a water line break at well 4. Parts were obtained early on 12/6/22 to repair the line. The line should be repaired by the afternoon of 12/6/22. In order to make the proper repairs we had to turn the water off at the water tank, which then shut the water down to the entire town. Bottled water is available to the residents at the Roulette Fire Department.
We will inform you when all corrective actions have been completed and when you no longer need to boil your water.
For more information, please contact: Nita Spencer
Township Supervisor
at 814-544-7549
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This notice is being sent to you by Roulette Township .
PWS ID#: 6530007 Date distributed: 12/6/22
State Police Charge Trooper with DUI
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced DUI charges against a trooper accused of driving intoxicated while on duty.
Austin J. Burney, assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run, was found to be under the influence of alcohol during his assigned shift on the afternoon of Sunday, November 27.
Burney was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, roadways laned for traffic, and driving on the right side of the roadway. Charges were filed at Magisterial District Court 48-3-04 in McKean County.
Burney enlisted in the PSP in February 2021 and graduated in August 2021 with the 161st Cadet Class. He has been assigned to Troop C, Lewis Run since his academy graduation. Due to the charges, he was suspended without pay pending the outcome of the case.